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Thyroid & Antithyroid, Diabetes, Bowel & Antiemetics, Vitamins

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Early Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

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General weakness, muscle cramps, dry skin

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Late Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

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Slurred speech, bradycardia, weight gain, cold intolerance

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Adverse Effects of Thyroid Replacement Drugs:

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-CV: tachycardia, palpitations, angina, HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias

-CNS: (excitation!) insomnia, tremors, HA, anxiety

-GI: nausea, diarrhea, cramps

-Other: weight loss, heat intolerance, menstrual irregularities, sweating, fever

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Administration Alerts for Thyroid Replacement Drugs:

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-administer in the morning at least 30 mins before eating or drinking

-take at the same time every day

-don’t take calcium or iron supplements within 4 hours of levothyroxine

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Levothyroxine

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Thyroid Replacement Drug

-drug of choice

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Liothyronine

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Thyroid Replacement Drug

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Liotrix

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Thyroid Replacement Drug

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What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?

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Grave’s Disease

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Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

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Increased metabolism, tachycardia, weight loss, anxiety

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Thyroid Storm

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life-threatening form of hyperthyroidism; if left untreated, mortality rates are 80-90%

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Adverse Effects of Antithyroid Drugs:

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Liver & bone marrow toxicity, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia

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Administration Alerts for Antithyroid Drugs:

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-Notify MD immediately if pregnancy is suspected

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Methimazole

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Antithyroid

-drug of choice

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Propylthiouracil

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Antithyroid

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Signs & Symptoms of Diabetes:

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-fasting BG >126
-Polyuria, polyphagia, polydispsia
-glucosuria
-fatigue

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Acute Diabetic Complications:

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-DKA (excessively high BG)
-Ketones in blood & urine
-Acidosis
-Dehydration
-Electrolyte imbalances

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Long-term Diabetic Complications:

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Macrovascular (atherosclerotic plaque formation) & Microvascular (retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy)

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Type 1 DM

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-Caused by an absolute lack of insulin production or the production of defective insulin

-Autoimmune

-10% of DM cases

-Tx: dietary restrictions, exercise, INSULIN THERAPY

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Adverse Effects of Insulin Therapy:

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-Hypoglycemia (caused by insulin OD, improper timing, skipping a meal)

-Hyperglycemia (caused by underdose of insulin, stress, trauma on body)

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Symptoms of Hypoglycemia

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tachycardia, confusion, sweating, drowsiness, coma & eventually death

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Symptoms of Hyperglycemia

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polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, glucosuria, fatigue

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Onset of Rapid Insulin

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30 mins

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Duration of Rapid Insulin

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3-5 hours

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Insulin Aspart (Fiasp, NovoLog)

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-Rapid
-Peak: 1-3 hours
-Admin: subq, 30 mins before meal

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Insulin Lispro (Ademalog, Humalog)

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-Rapid
-Peak: 30-60 mins
-Admin: subq, 30 mins before meal

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Insulin Glulisine (Apidra)

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-Rapid
-Peak: 60-90 mins
-Admin: subq, 30 mins before meals

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Regular Insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R)

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-Short
-Onset: 30-60 mins
-Peak: 2-4 hours
-Duration: 5-8 hours
-Admin: subq or IV, 30-60 mins before meals

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Insulin Isophane (NPH, Humulin N, Novolin N)

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-Intermediate
-Onset: 1-2 hours
-Peak: 4-12 hours
-Duration: 18-24 hours
-Admin: subq, 30 mins before first meal of day and again 30 mins before supper if needed
-DO NOT mix with glargine

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Insulin Degludec

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-Long
-Onset: 1.6 hours
-No peak
-Duration: to 42 hours
-DO NOT MIX

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Insulin Detemir

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-Long
-Onset: 1.6 hours
-No peak
-Duration: to 24 hours
-DO NOT MIX

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Insulin Glargine

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-Long
-Onset: 1.5 (Lantus), 6 hours (Toujeo)
-No peak (Lantus), 12 hours (Toujeo)
-Duration: to 24 hours
-DO NOT MIX

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Type 2 DM:

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-Insulin resistance

-90% DM cases

-Tx: healthy diet, exercise

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Metformin (B)

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-Diabetes drug
-Drug of choice for type 2 DM
-Does NOT cause hypoglycemia

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Adverse Effects of Metformin

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GI upset, HA, dizziness, agitation, fatigue

35
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Glimepiride

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Diabetes Drug

36
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Glyburide

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Diabetes Drug

37
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Adverse Effects of Diabetes Drugs:

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Hypoglycemia, hematologic effects, nausea, epigastric fullness, heartburn

38
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Laxatives & Cathartics

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Treat or prevent constipation, prepare bowel for surgery or diagnostic procedures

39
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Psyllium

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-Bulk-forming laxative

40
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Methylcellulose

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-Bulk-forming Laxative

41
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Bulk-forming laxative adverse effects:

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Abdominal fullness or cramping, fainting, esophageal or GI obstruction if taken with insufficient fluid (8 oz!)

42
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Docusate Sodium & Adverse Effects:

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-Stool softener

-abdominal cramping, diarrhea

43
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Bisacodyl & Adverse Effects:

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-Stimulant

-abdominal cramping, nausea, fainting, diarrhea, fluid & electrolyte loss

44
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Magnesium Hydroxide Adverse Effects:

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abdominal cramping, diarrhea, hypermagnesemia, dysrhythmias, respiratory failure

(drink 8-10 glasses/day of water)

45
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Antidiarrheals

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Used to treat diarrhea

46
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Lomotil

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antidiarrheal

47
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Imodium

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Antidiarrheal

48
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Paregoric

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Antidiarrheal

49
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Adverse Effects of Antidiarrheals:

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drowsiness, lightheadedness, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, respiratory depression, CNS depression

50
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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-Disorder of lower GI tract

-Symptoms: abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, constipation alternating with diarrhea

51
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Alosteron & Adverse Effects:

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-Used to treat IBS with diarrhea

-constipation, abdominal discomfort, nausea, rash, ischemic colitis

52
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Lubiprostone & Adverse Effects:

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-Used to treat IBS with constipation

-nausea, diarrhea, HA, dyspnea, allergic reaction

53
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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-Includes UC & CD

-Symptoms: abdominal cramping, diarrhea w/periods of exacerbation and remission

54
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Mesalamine

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Treats IBD

55
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Sulfasalazine

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Treats IBD

56
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Adverse Effects for IBD Drugs:

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HA, abdominal pain, diarrhea, N/V, rash, flulike illness, hepatotoxicity, CKD

57
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Scopolamine & Adverse Effects:

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-Antiemetic, transdermal patch for preventing motion sickness

-Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision

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Metoclopramide (reglan) & Adverse Effects:

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-Antiemetic

-dry eyes, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, photosensitivity

59
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Ondansetron (Zofram) & Adverse Effects:

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-Antiemetic

-HA, drowsiness, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea

60
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Vitamin A (Retinol)

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Helps maintain normal vision & night vision

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Common Causes of VITAMIN A Deficiency:

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Prolonged dietary deprivation, pancreatic diseases, cirrhosis

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Dietary Sources of VITAMIN A:

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yellow & dark green leafy vegetables, butter, eggs, whole milk, liver

63
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Vitamin D

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Responsible for proper utilization of calcium & phosphorous, prevention of osteoporosis

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Vitamin D2

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Obtained through diet

-fish liver oils, fish
-fortified foods: milk, OJ, cereals
-animal livers, eggs, butter, dairy products

65
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Vitamin D3

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Produced in skin through UV

66
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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Helps convert food into energy

67
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Causes of VITAMIN B1 Deficiency:

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Alcoholism, chronic liver disease, HIV, DM, older adults

68
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Dietary Sources of VITAMIN B1:

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plant & animal products, whole-grains, dried beans, peanuts

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Vitamin B12 (Riboflavin)

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Needed for normal respiratory function, maintains erythrocyte integrity

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Causes of VITAMIN B12 Deficiency:

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Intestinal malabsorption, long-term infections, liver disease, malignancy, alcoholism

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Dietary Sources of VITAMIN B12:

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green & leafy vegetables, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes, meats, liver, yeast, enriched whole-grains

72
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Vitamin B6 (Pyrixodine)

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Necessary for many metabolic functions & integrity of peripheral nerves, skin, mucous membranes

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Causes of VITAMIN B6 Deficiency:

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inadequate intake, poor absorption, uremia, alcoholism, cirrhosis, hyperthyroidism, heart failure

74
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Dietary Sources of VITAMIN B6:

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liver, kidney, fish, shellfish, poultry, milk, eggs, blue cheese, fortified cereals

75
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

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Required for metabolic activties

76
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Dietary Sources for VITAMIN C:

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Citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, cabbage, green peppers, liver

77
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Scurvy

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Prolonged Vitamin C deficiency

78
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Vitamin E

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Primary antioxidant

79
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Causes of VITAMIN E Deficiency:

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prematurity, malabsorption

80
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Dietary Sources of VITAMIN E:

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Plant-seed oils, whole-grain cereals, eggs

81
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Vitamin K

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Tx for patients with clotting disorders, wound healing

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Dietary Sources of VITAMIN K:

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green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cauliflower, egg yolks, cheese, liver

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